Adams State University Looking for Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education Full Time

Position Summary:

This is a tenure-track position in a dynamic and productive CACREP-accredited counseling
program. This position is for a generalist in the eight CACREP core areas and five doctoral CACREP areas and the CACREP specialties in
clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and Ph.D. in CES. Responsibilities will include teaching a broad range of courses in
the online Masters and Ph.D. programs. Additional opportunities for administrative tasks as needed in the School of Counselor Education are
available for those interested in curriculum development/implementation, program outreach and community engagement for all programs. Travel,
evening, and online course delivery are required. In addition, hard work, initiative, flexibility, and a sense of humor are valued! This
position requires relocation to the Alamosa, CO, area. The start date is negotiable.

Qualifications:

1. Doctorate in Counselor Education required.
2. Dedication to teaching excellence.
3. Active participation in professional
   organizations.
4. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other academic departments,community agencies, and public
   schools.
5. Show a record of professional scholarship and achievement.
6. Teaching experience preferred and familiarity with
   online course delivery desirable.
7. License eligible in Colorado preferred.
8. Ability to perform duties in the position
   description.
9. Adams State University is committed to the development of online courses and programs. The online division of the
   university is Adams State Online. The university has a comprehensive Academic Instructional Technology Center committed to the support of
   faculty teaching online. Support includes training in the process of teaching online, Instructional designers to support the development and
   designing of online courses, and instructional tools to support video lectures, live classrooms, and cloud-based storage for instructional
   training videos. Successful candidates for this position will be committed to the willingness to develop and teach online courses.
10. Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students,
    and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might
    arise or bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.
11. Relevant ability
    working with under-served and/or underrepresented populations.
12. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with
    individuals and groups with various identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment.

Rank,
Salary, and Benefits

Appointment at the assistant professor level. The pay range for this position is $46,600-$50,000
commensurate with experience and education. The School of Counselor Education offers opportunities for additional compensation for
administrative duties and additional teaching. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including
medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed
benefits information please visit https://www.adams.edu/hr/benefits/

Applications

Completed applications must
include the following:

1. Letter of application addressing applicant qualifications for the position.
2. Current curriculum
   vitae
3. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required before the on-campus interview).
4. Names and contact information
   for three professional references.

Application Information

Dr. Jared Thiemann, Search Committee
Chair
[email protected]
School of Counselor Education
Suite #3160
Alamosa, CO 81101

About Adams State University – Alamosa, Colorado

Adams
State University is a state-supported regional comprehensive university in Alamosa, Colorado, United States. Adams State is Colorado’s
premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is also a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with over 54% of our students representing
diverse backgrounds. We have a high percentage of first-generation students with an equally high percentage of students who are Pell
eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in the physical and natural sciences, social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts,
business, and nursing, and specializes in educator curricula in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in history,
art, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (Ph.D.) program in counselor
education. The university has an active athletic program, both in participatory sports and in athletics educator training. The Adams State
Grizzly athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.Located in the beautiful San Luis Valley between
the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges, Adams State University is a state-supported Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in
Alamosa, CO. The vast San Luis Valley is designated the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. We are, at 7,500 feet, in the largest
alpine valley in the United States. Alamosa is located approximately 3.5 hours from Denver, 1.5 hours from Taos, New Mexico, and 2.5 hours
from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alamosa has a population of 9,500, with recently built elementary schools, a moderate cost of living, and
affordable housing. ASU takes a leading role in local theatre performances and musical events and is in an area where opportunities for
outdoor recreation abound.

Background Check Policy

Adams State University performs background
checks as a condition of employment for prospective employees and current employees seeking certain promotional opportunities. Offersof
employment are contingent upon completion of an acceptable background check. Applicantswill be asked to provide personal data and sign a
release form before the background check isconducted. Applicants who fail to provide the data and consent form will not be considered
foremployment or promotion. Background checks include a review of criminal records and sexoffender registry background. Credit and driving
record background may apply to certainpositions. In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1986, candidates for positions
mustprovide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.

Commitment to Diversity
Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially
encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community,
veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given
the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing
the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have
experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current
faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in
ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of
successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional
information about the university and the academic mission may be found at
www.adams.edu/academics/

AA/EOE Statement
Full descriptions of all positions are available from the contact person listed and at
https://www.adams.edu/hr/faculty-positions/ Adams State University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons
regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition,
University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age,sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and
parental status.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be
directed to ASU’s Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual
misconduct, ASU’s sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State
University’s Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a
grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online. These procedures also
describe the University’s response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual
harassment. https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/

Disclosures
In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide
proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.